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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
DISTRICT OF NEW JERSEY

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,

v.

JAMES E. HAAS, JR.,

Defendant.

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Criminal No. 09-656 (JAG)

Filed: 10/28/09

Violations: 18 U.S.C. § 371
18 U.S.C. § 1031

PLEA AGREEMENT

The Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice and the
defendant, James E. Haas ("Haas"), hereby enter into the following Plea Agreement
("Agreement") pursuant to Rule 11(c)(1)(B) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure
("Fed. R. Crim. P.").

AGREEMENT TO PLEAD GUILTY

1. Haas will plead guilty to two counts of the twelve-count Indictment, United
States v. Gordon D. McDonald, et al., 09 Cr. 656 (JAG), in the United States District
Court of New Jersey, in the form attached, in which he is charged with (a) violating 18
U.S.C. § 371 for conspiring from approximately June 2002 until approximately September
2004 to provide kickbacks and to include the amount of the kickbacks in sub-contract
prices, in violation of 41 U.S.C. §§ 53 and 54, and to execute a scheme or artifice with the
intent to defraud the United States, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1031 (Count Eight); and (b)
violating 18 U.S.C. § 1031 on or about June 9, 2003 by executing a scheme or artifice with
the intent to defraud the United States, and with the intent to obtain money or property by
means of materially false and fraudulent pretenses, representations and promises, in the
procurement of property and services as a sub-contractor in connection with a prime
contract where the values of that contract was $1 million or more (Count Nine).

GOVERNMENT'S AGREEMENT

2. Subject to Haas's full compliance with the understandings specified in this
Agreement, and upon the Court's acceptance of the guilty plea called for by this
Agreement, the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice ("Antitrust
Division") will not bring further criminal charges against Haas for any act or offense
committed prior to the date of this Agreement that was in furtherance of a conspiracy to
provide kickbacks to employees of the prime contractor at the Federal Creosote Superfund
site in Manville, New Jersey in order to influence the award of sub-contracts at the site and
defraud the Environmental Protection Agency, as described in the attached Indictment.
The nonprosecution terms of this paragraph do not apply to civil matters of any kind, to
any violation of the federal tax and securities laws, or to any crime of violence.

3. It is understood that this Agreement does not bind any other federal agency
or local prosecuting authority or administrative agency other than the Antitrust Division.

POSSIBLE MAXIMUM PENALTIES

4. Haas understands that the statutory maximum penalty which may be imposed
against him upon conviction for a violation of 18 U.S.C. § 371 is:

a term of imprisonment of not more than five (5) years;

a fine of not more than the greater of $250,000, or the greater of twice his
gross pecuniary gain from the offense or twice the victim's gross pecuniary loss from the
offense; or

both such sentences; and

a term of supervised release of no more than three (3) years following any
term of imprisonment pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3583(b)(2) and U.S.S.G. § 5D1.2(a)(2).
Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3583(e)(3), if the defendant violates any condition of supervised
release, he could be imprisoned up to two (2) years.

5. Haas also understands that:

the Court shall impose an order of restitution, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §
3663A and U.S.S.G. § 5E1.1; and

pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3013(a)(2)(A), the Court is required to order the defendant to pay a $100.00 special assessment upon conviction for the charged crime.

6. Haas understands that the statutory maximum penalty which may be imposed
against him upon conviction for a violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1031 is:

a term of imprisonment of not more than ten (10) years;

a fine of not more than the greater of $1 million, or the greater of twice
his gross pecuniary gain from the offense or twice the victim's gross pecuniary loss from
the offense; or

both such sentences; and

a term of supervised release of no more than three (3) years following any
term of imprisonment pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3583(b)(2) and U.S.S.G. § 5D1.2(a)(2).
Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3583(e)(3), if the defendant violates any condition of supervised
release, he could be imprisoned up to two (2) years.

7. Haas also understands that:

the Court shall impose an order of restitution, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §
3663A and U.S.S.G. § 5E1.1; and

pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3013(a)(2)(A), the Court is required to order the defendant to pay a $100.00 special assessment upon conviction for the charged crime.

SENTENCING GUIDELINES

8. Haas understands that the United States Sentencing Guidelines ("Sentencing
Guidelines") are advisory, not mandatory, but that the Court must consider the Sentencing
Guidelines in effect on the day of sentencing,along with the other factors set forth in 18
U.S.C. § 3553(a)in determining and imposing a sentence. Haas understands that the
Sentencing Guidelines determinations will be made by the Court by a preponderance of the
evidence standard. Haas understands that although the Court is not ultimately bound to
impose a sentence within the applicable Sentencing Guidelines range, its sentence must be
reasonable based upon considerations of all relevant sentencing factors set forth in 18
U.S.C. § 3553(a).

SENTENCING AGREEMENT

9. The Antitrust Division and Haas agree to stipulate at sentencing to the
statements set forth in the attached Schedule A, which hereby is made a part of this
Agreement.

10. Nothing in this Agreement limits the right of the parties to (i) present to the
Probation Department or the Court any facts relevant to sentencing; (ii) make any
arguments regarding where within the Stipulated Sentencing Guidelines range set forth in
Schedule A (or such other range as the Court may determine) Haas should be sentenced and
regarding the factors to be considered in imposing a sentence pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §
3553(a); and (iii) seek an appropriately adjusted Sentencing Guidelines range if it is
determined based upon new information that Haas' criminal history category is other than
Category IV. Nothing in this Agreement limits the right of the Antitrust Division to seek
denial of the adjustment for acceptance of responsibility, pursuant to U.S.S.G. § 3E1.1, and/or imposition of an adjustment for obstruction of justice, pursuant to U.S.S.G.
§ 3C1.1, regardless of any stipulation set forth herein, should Haas move to withdraw his
guilty plea once it is entered, or should it be determined that Haas has either (I) engaged in
conduct, unknown to the Antitrust Division at the time of the signing of this Agreement,
that constitutes obstruction of justice, or (ii) committed another crime after signing this
Agreement.

11. It is understood that pursuant to U.S.S.G. § 6B1.4(d), neither the Probation
Department nor the Court is bound by the Stipulated Sentencing Guidelines range set forth
in Schedule A, either as to questions of fact or as to the determination of the proper
Sentencing Guidelines to apply to the facts. In the event that the Probation Department or
the Court contemplates any Sentencing Guidelines adjustments, departures, or calculations
different from those agreed to in Schedule A, or contemplates any sentence outside of the
Stipulated Sentencing Guidelines range set forth in Schedule A, the parties reserve the right
to answer any inquiries and to make all appropriate arguments concerning the same.

12. Moreover, this Agreement to stipulate on the part of the Antitrust Division,
as set forth in the attached Schedule A, is based on the information and evidence that the
Antitrust Division possesses as of the date of this Agreement. Thus, if the Antitrust
Division obtains or receives additional evidence or information prior to sentencing that it
determines to be credible and to be materially in conflict with any stipulation in the
attached Schedule A, the Antitrust Division shall not be bound by any such stipulation. A
determination that any stipulation is not binding shall not release either the Antitrust
Division or Haas from any other portion of this Agreement, including any other stipulation.

13. Haas understands that the sentence to be imposed on him is determined solely
by the Court. It is understood that the Sentencing Guidelines are not binding on the Court.
Haas acknowledges that his entry of a guilty plea to the charged offenses authorizes the
sentencing court to impose any sentence, up to and including the statutory maximum
sentence. The Antitrust Division cannot, and does not, make any promise or representation
as to what sentence Haas will receive. Moreover, Haas understands he will have no right to
withdraw his plea of guilty should the sentence imposed by the Court be outside the
Stipulated Guidelines Range as set forth in Schedule A.

14. The Antitrust Division and Haas agree that (I) Haas will not appeal or
otherwise litigate under 28 U.S.C. §§ 2255 and/or 2241 any sentence within or below the
Stipulated Sentencing Guidelines range set forth in Schedule A, and (ii) that the Antitrust
Division will not appeal any sentence within or above the Stipulated Sentencing Guidelines
set forth in Schedule A. This provision is binding on the parties even if the Court employs
a Sentencing Guidelines analysis different from that set forth in this Agreement.
Furthermore, it is agreed that any appeal regarding the sentence of Haas that is not
foreclosed by this provision will be limited to that portion of the sentencing calculation that
is inconsistent with (or not addressed by) the above stipulation. Nothing in this paragraph
shall act as a bar to the defendant perfecting any legal remedies he may otherwise have on
appeal or collateral attack respecting claims of ineffective assistance of counsel or
prosecutorial misconduct. The defendant agrees that there is currently no known evidence
of ineffective assistance of counsel or prosecutorial misconduct.

15. Haas agrees that 30 days prior to the date of sentencing he will have $83,049
in liquid assets in an escrow account controlled by his attorney. The Antitrust Division and
Haas agree to recommend to the Court that the funds in the escrow account be used only to
satisfy any fine or restitution that Haas is sentenced to pay. Haas acknowledges, however,
that the Court may sentence him to pay a fine and restitution in excess of the amount in the
escrow account. The Antitrust Division and Haas also agree that if the funds in the escrow
account exceed the amount of fines and restitution Haas is sentenced to pay, they will seek
the Court's permission to return the remainder to Haas.

16. In accordance with U.S.S.G. § 5E1.1(a)(2), the Antitrust Division and Haas
agree to recommend to the Court that Haas be ordered to pay no less than $53,049 in
restitution to the Environmental Protection Agency.

17. Haas understands that this Agreement does not in any way affect or limit the
right of the Antitrust Division to respond to and take positions on post-sentencing motions
or requests for information that relate to the reduction or modification of his sentence.

18. Haas understands and agrees that should the conviction following his plea of
guilty pursuant to this Agreement be vacated for any reason, any prosecution that is not
time-barred by the applicable statute of limitations on the date of the signing of this
Agreement (including any counts that the Antitrust Division has agreed to dismiss at
sentencing pursuant to this Agreement) may be commenced or reinstated against him,
notwithstanding the expiration of the statute of limitations between the signing of this
Agreement and the commencement or reinstatement of such prosecution. It is the intent of
this Agreement to waive all defenses based on the statute of limitations with respect to any
prosecution that is not time-barred on the date that this Agreement is signed.

REPRESENTATION BY COUNSEL

19. Haas has reviewed all legal and factual aspects of this case with his attorney
and is fully satisfied with his attorney's legal representation. Haas has thoroughly reviewed
this Agreement with his attorney, and has received satisfactory explanations from his
attorney concerning each paragraph of this Agreement and alternatives available to Haas
other than entering into this Agreement. After conferring with his attorney and considering
all available alternatives, Haas has made a knowing and voluntary decision to enter into this
Agreement.

VOLUNTARY PLEA

20. Haas hereby acknowledges that he has accepted this Agreement and decided
to plead guilty because he is in fact guilty. By entering this plea of guilty, Haas waives any
and all right to withdraw his plea or to attack his conviction, either on direct appeal or
collaterally, on the ground that the Antitrust Division has not produced any discovery
material, Jencks Act material, exculpatory material pursuant to Brady v. Maryland, 373
U.S. 83 (1963), other than information establishing the factual innocence of Haas, and
impeachment material pursuant to Giglio v. United States, 405 U.S. 150 (1972), that have
not already been produced as of the date of the signing of this Agreement.

21. Haas's decision to enter into this Agreement and to tender a plea of guilty is
freely and voluntarily made and is not the result of force, threats, assurances, promises, or
representations other than the representations contained in this Agreement. The Antitrust
Division has made no promises or representations to Haas as to whether the Court will
accept or reject the recommendations contained within this Agreement.

ENTIRETY OF AGREEMENT

22. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Antitrust
Division and Haas concerning the disposition of the charges contained in the attached
Indictment. The Antitrust Division has made no other promises to or agreements with
Haas. This Agreement cannot be modified except in writing, signed by the Antitrust
Division and Haas.

23. The undersigned attorneys for the United States have been authorized by the Attorney General of the United States to enter this Agreement on behalf of the United
States.

1. The Antitrust Division and Haas recognize that the United States Sentencing
Guidelines are not binding upon the Court. The Antitrust Division and Haas nevertheless
agree to the stipulations set forth below.

2. The version of the Sentencing Guidelines effective on the date of sentencing
applies in this case. The applicable guidelines is U.S.S.G. § 2B4.1(a). Under the current
Sentencing Guidelines, this guideline carries a Base Offense Level of 8.

3. Specific Offense Characteristic U.S.S.G. § 2B1.1(b)(1)(D) applies. This
Specific Offense Characteristic results in an increase of 6 levels (loss of more than
$30,000), bringing Haas' Offense Level to a Level of 14.

4. Assuming that Haas demonstrates a recognition and affirmative acceptance of
personal responsibility for the offense charged through his allocution and subsequent
conduct prior to the imposition of a sentence, a 2-level reduction will be warranted pursuant
to U.S.S.G. § 3E1.1(a).

5. In accordance with the above, the parties agree that the total Guidelines
offense level applicable to Haas is a Level of 12 (the "Stipulated Guidelines offense
level"), and that his Criminal History Category is IV (21-27 months in prison; $3,000 to
$30,000 fine).